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West Cockermouth & Great Broughton

About

West Cockermouth & Great Broughton are rural settlements in Cumberland, located near the western edge of the Lake District National Park. The area is characterised by rolling farmland, small villages, and scattered hamlets, with the River Derwent flowing nearby. The landscape is dominated by fields, hedgerows, and occasional woodland, typical of the northern Cumbrian countryside.

Great Broughton sits along the A5086 road, providing connections to Cockermouth and the wider region. The area has a mix of traditional stone-built homes and agricultural buildings, reflecting its farming heritage. Local amenities are limited, with residents relying on nearby towns for services. The surrounding countryside offers walking routes with views towards the fells of the western Lake District.

Area overview

On average West Cockermouth & Great Broughton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Cockermouth & Great Broughton is £44,900 per year. There are 6 schools in West Cockermouth & Great Broughton: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

West Cockermouth & Great Broughton Population

8,197

Population density

104.3 per km²

Demographics

British

7,831

95.56%

Other White

130

1.59%

Indian

0.4%

Other Asian

0.37%

Irish

0.34%

Total population: 8,195

Housing

Owns outright

1,683

43.97%

Owns with a mortgage

1,077

28.13%

Private landlord or letting agency

454

11.86%

Other social rented

454

11.86%

Other forms of private rent

1.99%

Total households: 3,828

Property prices in West Cockermouth & Great Broughton

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £209,250 in West Cockermouth & Great Broughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,600 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Cockermouth & Great Broughton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	52	£350,000	£190,550	£278,750	£410,000	£675,500
Flats	18	£116,875	£84,850	£98,125	£145,250	£162,500
Semi-Detached	26	£205,500	£135,375	£171,250	£255,000	£346,513
Terraced	42	£164,000	£105,250	£125,838	£206,500	£288,665

10 years median price trend in West Cockermouth & Great Broughton

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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